Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CEC 672
Date: Aug 25, 2019

#R1#
Murhaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Calacon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murhaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Calacon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Calacon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Calacon walks into a stiff left hand from Murhaa.
Calacon moves away from the strike by Murhaa.
The fighters circling - Murhaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Calacon lands with a nice body punch.
Calacon cracks a nice hook into Murhaa's ribs.
Murhaa misses with a looping right.
Good exchange - Murhaa coming out on top.
A telegraphed right hand from Murhaa misses the target.
Murhaa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Calacon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calacon manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhaa lands a lovely overhand right.
Murhaa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Calacon lands a two punch combo.
Calacon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Calacon cracks Murhaa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Calacon misses with a body shot.
Murhaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murhaa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Murhaa scores with a leg kick.
Calacon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Murhaa is out of range.
Jab by Murhaa.
Calacon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Calacon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murhaa scores with a one two! Calacon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Good leg kick by Murhaa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Murhaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Calacon, as that shot connected.
Murhaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calacon moves away.
Calacon scores with a decent looking hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murhaa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Calacon.
Calacon swinging wildly here.
Calacon scores with a one two! Murhaa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Calacon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Murhaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Nice straight punches there by Calacon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Calacon.
Calacon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Calacon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murhaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Calacon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Calacon throws an overhand right that lands on Murhaa's shoulder, as Murhaa tries to avoid the shot.
Murhaa cracks Calacon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Calacon cracks Murhaa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Calacon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Calacon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Calacon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Calacon moves away from the strike by Murhaa.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Calacon.
Calacon checks a low kick from Murhaa.
Calacon tries to clinch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Calacon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhaa.
Calacon throws a right hand that Murhaa ducks under and follows up with a left that Murhaa also avoids with ease.
Murhaa digs a good body shot into Calacon's ribs.
Murhaa throws a body punch but Calacon moves out of range.
Calacon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Calacon looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.#T3#
Calacon misses with an uppercut. Murhaa saw that one coming.
Calacon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Calacon misses with a hook.
Murhaa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murhaa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Calacon throws a leg kick that misses.
Murhaa scores with a sloppy right hand. Calacon should have avoided that one. #CL#
Calacon pushes Murhaa up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Murhaa manages to break the clinch.
Murhaa scores with a jab. Calacon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Calacon thuds his right hand into Murhaa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa throws a head kick that misses.
Calacon cracks Murhaa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murhaa scores with a hook to the body. Calacon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murhaa.#T4##CL#
Calacon drives through and clinches with Murhaa against the cage.
Murhaa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Calacon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa lands with a light punch inside.
Calacon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murhaa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murhaa misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Murhaa there.
Calacon throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it.
Murhaa lands a body shot.
Murhaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Calacon.
It seemed like Murhaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Calacon fails to land with a series of punches.
Murhaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Calacon tries to clinch there but Murhaa circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calacon throws a series of strikes that have Murhaa backpedaling.
Murhaa misses with a straight right.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murhaa lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Murhaa does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Conrad Calacon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Murhaa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Calacon. That's going to slow Murhaa down.
Calacon tries to bum rush Murhaa with a series of wild strikes but Murhaa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murhaa throws a body punch but Calacon moves out of range.
Conrad Calacon is winning the standup battle so far.
Murhaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Calacon tries to clinch but Murhaa is having none of it.
Calacon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murhaa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murhaa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
Calacon lands a leg kick that knocks Murhaa off balance momentarily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Calacon.
Calacon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murhaa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calacon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Calacon is looking to counter punch.
Murhaa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Calacon on the side of the head.
Calacon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murhaa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Calacon. Calacon obviously looking to wear him down.
Calacon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murhaa. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Calacon. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but Calacon avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Murhaa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Calacon has time to react.
Calacon throws a lazy right hand but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Calacon connects with a solid leg kick.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Calacon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Calacon with a nice cross.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Calacon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Murhaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murhaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murhaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calacon.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murhaa. That's going to slow Calacon down.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A left lands for Murhaa.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Calacon is looking to counter with a body kick.
Calacon walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calacon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murhaa throws out the jab.
Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Calacon's shoulder, as Calacon tries to avoid the shot.
Calacon tries to move into range but Murhaa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Calacon takes a swing at Murhaa's ribcage but misses.
Calacon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Calacon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Calacon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Calacon motions for Murhaa to come forward. Calacon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murhaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Calacon.
Jab from Murhaa.
A leg kick checked by Calacon.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Calacon.
Murhaa works the jab nicely.
Calacon connects with a right hand. Murhaa shakes it off.
Calacon wants to clinch
and Murhaa counters with a right hand to the body.
Calacon cracks Murhaa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Murhaa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murhaa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murhaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murhaa connects with a body shot that sends Calacon's belly button to the back.#T3#
Calacon throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Calacon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhaa.
Calacon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut. Calacon saw that one coming.
Murhaa wants to slow Calacon down by chopping away at his legs.
Calacon throws a leg kick but Murhaa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Calacon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murhaa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Calacon.
Calacon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murhaa connects with a leg kick. Calacon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Calacon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murhaa in his tracks.
Calacon doesn't manage to clinch there - Murhaa circles away.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murhaa lands a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murhaa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Calacon looks to land a combination but Murhaa avoids it well.
Murhaa slips under a jab.#T4#
A combination from Calacon does no damage.
Calacon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Calacon cracks the inside of Murhaa's front leg.
Murhaa scores with a decent looking hook.
Calacon looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Murhaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Calacon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Calacon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murhaa.
Calacon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murhaa connects with a right hand. Calacon shakes it off.#ROC2#
Calacon is rocked!
Murhaa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oh Calacon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Calacon misses the jab.
Calacon throws a right hand that Murhaa ducks under and follows up with a left that Murhaa also avoids with ease.
Murhaa takes one on the button.
Murhaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Calacon.
Murhaa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Calacon to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Calacon looks to clinch but Murhaa throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Calacon taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Phol Murhaa!

Event: CEC 667
Date: Jul 21, 2019

#R1#
Calacon scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Calacon closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Parker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Calacon throws a right hand that Parker ducks under and follows up with a left that Parker also avoids with ease.
Calacon lands with a shot to the body.
Calacon throws a shot to the body.
Parker misses with an uppercut. Calacon saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Parker avoids the body shot from Calacon.
Parker scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick from Parker is predictable there
and Calacon counters with a nice uppercut.
Calacon misses with a hook.
Parker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calacon.
Parker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Parker looks for the body kick but Calacon saw that one coming.
Parker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Calacon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Parker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Calacon.
Calacon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Calacon works over Parker's head and body with a nice combination.
Calacon with a jab.#T1#
A jab lands there for Calacon.
Calacon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Parker avoids the head kick by Calacon.
A slapping leg kick lands for Calacon.
Parker slips a jab from Calacon.
Parker tries a quick counter leg kick but Calacon is wise to it.
Parker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Calacon! #ROC#
Parker is rocked!
Parker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Parker looks to land a body kick but Calacon moved away.
Calacon blocks a leg kick.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Calacon misses with a hook. Parker ducked under it nicely.
Calacon backing away here, and Parker unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Parker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Calacon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calacon misses with an uppercut. Parker saw that one coming.
Calacon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Parker is looking to chop away at Calacon's legs.
Calacon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Calacon.
Calacon with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Parker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Calacon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Calacon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Parker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Calacon moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Calacon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Parker, right into the meat.
Calacon thumps Parker with a low kick.
Parker tries a low kick but Calacon avoids it.
Calacon works the jab nicely.
Calacon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Calacon finds it's way through Parker's defenses.
Parker tries to land a body kick
and Parker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Parker throws a sloppy head kick and Calacon moves out of range easily.
Calacon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Calacon's sensitive parts. #CL#
Calacon closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Parker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Parker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Calacon's head.#T3#
Parker throws a push kick but Calacon slaps the foot to one side.
Calacon throws a right and a left that Parker avoids nicely.
Parker scores with a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Calacon.
Calacon moves out of range of the body kick.
Parker wants to land a leg kick but Calacon is out of range.
Calacon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Parker.
Calacon lands a jab to the nose.
Calacon lands a leg kick that knocks Parker off balance momentarily.
Parker walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker misses with a kick to the body.
Calacon throws a right hand that Parker ducks under and follows up with a left that Parker also avoids with ease.
Parker slips under a jab.
Calacon misses with a few strikes there.
Parker darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC2#
Calacon is rocked!
Calacon misses with a straight right.
Nice shot lands for Calacon.
Calacon tries to clinch but Parker moves out of range. #T4#
Parker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Calacon's sensitive parts.
Parker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Parker throws a lazy body kick
letting Calacon counter with a right hand.
Parker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Calacon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Parker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Parker throws a front kick that sends Calacon stumbling back into the cage.
Parker lands with a hook. Calacon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Calacon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Calacon jabs Parker right on the nose. Parker blinks but takes it well.
Calacon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Parker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Calacon.
Calacon misses with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parker works the jab nicely.
Parker misses with a two punch combination.
Parker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Calacon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Calacon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Calacon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Parker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Parker connects with an inside leg kick.
Calacon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Calacon throws a series of strikes that have Parker backpedaling.
Parker looks to land a right hand but Calacon moved out of range.
Calacon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Parker.
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
Parker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Parker throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker scores with a shot to the body.
Parker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Parker cracks Calacon with an open hand slap.
The fighters circling - Parker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Calacon misses with a hook.
Calacon misses with an uppercut. Parker saw that one coming.
Parker misses with a hook
and Calacon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Parker.
Calacon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Calacon misses with a low kick.
Parker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Calacon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Calacon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Calacon missing with a left hand there. Parker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Calacon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Parker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Calacon thinking.
Parker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Calacon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Parker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Parker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calacon misses with a low kick.
Calacon misses with a right hand
and Parker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Calacon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Calacon. That did some damage!
Calacon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parker can do to turn this around?
Parker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Calacon seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body kick from Parker.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Parker.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Calacon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
Parker lands a jab to Calacon's midsection.
Calacon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Parker.
Calacon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Parker lands a nice shot to the body. #KD2#
Parker cracks Calacon with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Calacon looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Parker finish him?
Calacon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Parker. Parker obviously looking to wear him down.
Parker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Calacon avoids the head kick by Parker.
Calacon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Parker steps in with a hook that catches Calacon right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Parker follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Calacon looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Parker!
Our winner, Alex Parker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CEC 654
Date: May 01, 2019

#R1#
Calacon cracks DeSilva with a right hand to the side of the head.
DeSilva dives in and grabs Calacon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Calacon pushes down on DeSilva's head and hops out.
A shot to the body from Calacon misses #TD#
and DeSilva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Calacon's guard.
DeSilva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DeSilva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Calacon wants to get back to his feet but DeSilva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Calacon looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeSilva is one step ahead there.
DeSilva wants to pass the guard but Calacon is keeping the position.
DeSilva wants to control from the top but Calacon keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calacon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
DeSilva trying to control but Calacon is working from the bottom. #T1#
DeSilva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Calacon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeSilva throws a strike but Calacon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
DeSilva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Calacon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
DeSilva isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Calacon stacks DeSilva on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Calacon!
DeSilva is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
DeSilva can't do much from the bottom here.
DeSilva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
DeSilva is looking to reverse the position.
DeSilva is working hard here to advance position.
DeSilva is trying to control Calacon's posture but Calacon avoids it.
DeSilva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
DeSilva is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Calacon jumps into side control!
Calacon controls the position from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Let's hope that Calacon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
DeSilva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Calacon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Calacon trying to control the position but DeSilva is working away.
DeSilva gets back to half guard.
DeSilva is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
DeSilva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Calacon pulls his head out easily.
Calacon is looking to advance position but DeSilva won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
DeSilva is looking to improve his position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
DeSilva trying to hold on to Calacon's head to control him but Calacon postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A swing and a miss from Calacon.
DeSilva with a poor takedown
and DeSilva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
DeSilva clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Conrad Calacon will probably get the nod.
That's time! DeSilva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Calacon cracks DeSilva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
DeSilva tries to clinch but Calacon moves out of range.
DeSilva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Calacon momentarily.
Calacon throws a hook but DeSilva blocks it.
Calacon lands with a good body shot.
DeSilva blocks a leg kick.
DeSilva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Calacon. Calacon obviously looking to wear him down.
DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Calacon.
DeSilva is looking to counter the offense by Calacon and move into the clinch.
DeSilva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Calacon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Calacon appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Calacon lands with a straight right. DeSilva didn't see that one coming.
Calacon leaves DeSilva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
DeSilva on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Calacon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from DeSilva.
Calacon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calacon misses with a right hand #CL#
and DeSilva counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Calacon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DeSilva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Calacon.
DeSilva feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
DeSilva looks to throw the jab but Calacon is out of range. #TD#
DeSilva looking to score a takedown here. Calacon is defending well but DeSilva drives through and ends up in Calacon's guard.
Calacon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DeSilva manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
DeSilva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
DeSilva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
DeSilva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
DeSilva working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Calacon has passed into half guard! #T2#
DeSilva tries to roll over but Calacon keeps him under control.
Calacon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DeSilva is trying to maintain the position but Calacon is very close to passing his half guard.
Calacon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
DeSilva wants to control the action here but instead Calacon manages to pass to full mount!
Calacon looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
DeSilva is looking to improve his position but Calacon isn't that keen on the idea.
DeSilva sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
DeSilva tries to roll over but Calacon keeps him under control.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
DeSilva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Calacon sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
DeSilva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Calacon trying to control the position from guard on top but DeSilva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
DeSilva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Calacon passes into half guard.
DeSilva wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Calacon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
DeSilva has his takedown stuffed
and Calacon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Conrad Calacon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Calacon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL2#
Calacon takes the fight into the clinch.
The referee calls for DeSilva to work. #BC2#
Calacon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Calacon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Calacon scores with a three punch combo! #CL#
DeSilva moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeSilva is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Calacon to keep the fight standing.
DeSilva is trying to pull guard but Calacon has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Calacon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DeSilva wants to clinch up but Calacon keeps it at a distance.
DeSilva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Calacon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
DeSilva tries to clinch there but Calacon circles away.
Calacon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeSilva moves away.
DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Calacon.
DeSilva tries to clinch but Calacon moves out of range.
DeSilva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Calacon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Calacon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from DeSilva.#TD#
DeSilva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
DeSilva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Calacon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Calacon trying to control the position.
DeSilva won't allow Calacon to get back to his feet. #T2#
DeSilva wants to pass the guard but Calacon is keeping the position.
DeSilva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
DeSilva is looking to take a break and control but Calacon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
DeSilva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
DeSilva taking a break here but Calacon is having none of it and regains half guard.
Conrad Calacon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
DeSilva lands strikes from half guard.
Calacon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Calacon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DeSilva.
Calacon is not content to let DeSilva control the position.
Calacon regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from DeSilva.
DeSilva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Calacon is keeping the position for now.
DeSilva trying to move into half guard but instead Calacon has managed to sweep!#REVB##T4#
Calacon controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
DeSilva is looking for a triangle but Calacon pushes his legs off easily.
Calacon trying to control the position from guard on top but DeSilva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
DeSilva is looking for a triangle but Calacon pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Calacon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
DeSilva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Calacon passes into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conrad Calacon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Calacon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conrad Calacon!
After winning the bout, Conrad Calacon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CEC 651
Date: Apr 10, 2019

#R1#
Calacon throws a right hand that misses
letting Runnisto counter with a right hand.
Calacon tests Runnisto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Calacon slips under a jab from Runnisto.
Calacon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Runnisto jabs at Calacon's body.
Conrad Calacon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calacon looks to land a combination but Runnisto avoids it well.
Calacon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Calacon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Runnisto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calacon tries to work over Runnisto's front leg with a kick but Runnisto checks it.
Calacon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runnisto throws out the jab.
Calacon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Calacon throws a right and a left that Runnisto avoids nicely.
Runnisto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Calacon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Runnisto lands with an overhand left.
Calacon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Calacon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Calacon scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Calacon misses with a body shot.
Calacon lands a glancing blow to the side of Runnisto's head.
Calacon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Calacon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Runnisto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Runnisto cracks Calacon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Calacon.
Calacon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Runnisto checks a leg kick.
Runnisto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Calacon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Runnisto misses the jab.
Runnisto checks a low kick from Calacon.
Runnisto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Runnisto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Runnisto cracks Calacon with an open hand slap.
Runnisto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Runnisto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Calacon misses with a low kick. #T2#
Runnisto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Calacon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Runnisto scrambles back to his feet.
Calacon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Runnisto.
Runnisto with a jab.
Calacon slips under a jab.
Calacon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Runnisto is looking to chop away at Calacon's legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Calacon.
An attempted straight right counter from Runnisto misses the target.
Runnisto lands a body shot.
Calacon slips under a jab.
Calacon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Runnisto looks to land a right hand but Calacon moved out of range.
Calacon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Runnisto punishes Calacon's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut there from Runnisto.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Calacon.
Calacon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Runnisto.
Runnisto staying out of range there.
Runnisto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Calacon's hands.
Calacon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Runnisto blocks a jab.
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Runnisto throws a lazy uppercut
and Calacon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Runnisto defending well as Calacon loads up on a big left hand.
Runnisto misses with a hook
and Calacon counters with a nice body shot.
Calacon thumps Runnisto with a low kick.
Runnisto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calacon. Runnisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runnisto throws out a loose jab but Calacon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calacon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Calacon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Runnisto cracks the inside of Calacon's front leg.
Runnisto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Runnisto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calacon avoids the body shot from Runnisto.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Calacon! But no joy.
It looks like Runnisto has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Runnisto throws a big shot that misses.
Calacon tries to clinch but Runnisto is having none of it. #T4#
Calacon looks to score with a jab to the body but Runnisto is just out of range.
Runnisto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Runnisto misses with a wild body shot.
Runnisto with a nice cross.
Calacon tries to work over Runnisto's front leg with a kick but Runnisto checks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Calacon misses with a looping left.
Calacon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Calacon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Runnisto.
Calacon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Runnisto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Runnisto throws a shot from downtown. Calacon moves away and avoids it.
Calacon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Runnisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Calacon throws a low kick but Runnisto avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Runnisto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Calacon defending well as Runnisto loads up on a big left hand.
Runnisto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Calacon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Runnisto backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Iikka Runnisto will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Runnisto jabs Calacon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Calacon throws a lazy right hand but Runnisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Runnisto throws a big counter combination but Calacon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. Calacon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runnisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Calacon.
Runnisto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A cross from Runnisto lands.
Runnisto cracks Calacon with an open hand slap.
Calacon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runnisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Calacon.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Calacon might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Runnisto has got the better of the exchanges.
Calacon tests Runnisto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sloppy strikes from Calacon. Those never looked like landing.
Runnisto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Runnisto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Calacon misses with a wild body shot.
Runnisto throws a body punch but Calacon moves out of range.
Calacon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Calacon walks into a stiff left hand from Runnisto.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calacon misses with a straight left.
Calacon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Runnisto.
A big left from Calacon misses.
Calacon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.#T1#
Runnisto misses with a wild body shot.
Runnisto tries to move into range but Calacon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Runnisto throws a series of strikes that have Calacon backpedaling.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calacon moves away.
Runnisto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Runnisto misses.
Despite the aggression on Calacon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Runnisto throws out a loose jab but Calacon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runnisto cracks Calacon with an open hand slap.
Runnisto throws a big shot that misses.
Runnisto throws a hook to the side of Calacon's head but Calacon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Iikka Runnisto is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Runnisto misses.
Calacon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Runnisto misses the target.
Runnisto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Runnisto slips under a jab from Calacon.
Calacon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calacon misses with an uppercut.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
Calacon throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Runnisto punishes Calacon's body with a nice straight punch.
Calacon blocks a jab.
Calacon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Runnisto throws out a loose jab but Calacon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Calacon.
A counter left hand to the body from Runnisto misses its target.
Calacon missing with a left hand there. Runnisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Calacon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Calacon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Calacon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Runnisto throws a series of strikes that have Calacon backpedaling.
Runnisto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Runnisto drops his hands momentarily and Calacon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Calacon missing with a left hand there. Runnisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Calacon tries to work over Runnisto's front leg with a kick but Runnisto checks it.
Runnisto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Calacon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Runnisto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Calacon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Runnisto lands the left hand.
Runnisto missing with a left hand there. Calacon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Calacon lands a nice shot that snaps Runnisto's head back.
Calacon slips under a jab from Runnisto.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Calacon! But no joy.
Runnisto throws an overhand right that lands on Calacon's shoulder, as Calacon tries to avoid the shot.
Calacon lands a head shot.
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Runnisto misses its intended target.
Calacon lands a leg kick that knocks Runnisto off balance momentarily.
Runnisto jabs Calacon right on the nose. Calacon blinks but takes it well.
Calacon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Runnisto.
Calacon tries to land a front kick but Runnisto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Runnisto lands a glancing blow to the side of Calacon's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Calacon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Calacon throws a low kick, looking for Runnisto's leg but Runnisto calmly moves out of range.
Calacon throws a leg kick but Runnisto checks it.
Calacon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Runnisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Runnisto swings for the body but Calacon moves out of range.
Calacon is looking to chop away at Runnisto's legs.
Runnisto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Calacon momentarily.
Runnisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calacon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Calacon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Runnisto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Calacon.
Runnisto misses with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Calacon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Runnisto doesn't seem phased though.
Calacon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Calacon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Calacon throws the left hand but Runnisto avoids the punch easily.
Calacon misses with an uppercut. Runnisto saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runnisto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Calacon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Runnisto's head.
Runnisto connects with a body shot.
Runnisto throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Iikka Runnisto will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Calacon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Calacon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Runnisto circles away quickly and effectively.
Calacon connects with a leg kick. Runnisto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Calacon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Runnisto is out of range and Calacon settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Runnisto misses the target.
Runnisto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Calacon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Runnisto.
Calacon wants to slow Runnisto down by chopping away at his legs.
Runnisto misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Calacon misses its intended target.
Runnisto throwing a counter right hand but Calacon manages to avoid it.
Runnisto digs a good hook to Calacon's body.
Calacon lands a nice shot that snaps Runnisto's head back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Runnisto, as that shot connected.
Runnisto misses the body punch
and Runnisto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Calacon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calacon throws a looping overhand right but Runnisto ducks down to avoid it.
Runnisto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Calacon throws a right and a left that Runnisto avoids nicely. #T1#
Runnisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calacon was well out of range. Poor timing from Runnisto.
Nice defenses there by Calacon.
Runnisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the body from Calacon misses
and Runnisto counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Calacon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Runnisto scores with the left hand. Calacon knows he should have avoided that one.
Calacon misses with a straight right.
Calacon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Runnisto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Runnisto throws a jab when Calacon was well out of range.
Calacon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Calacon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Calacon lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runnisto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Runnisto connects with a solid leg kick.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
Calacon slips under a jab from Runnisto.
Conrad Calacon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Calacon is just out of range.
Calacon misses with a straight left.
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Calacon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A left lands for Runnisto.
Runnisto lands a right hook to the body.
Runnisto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Calacon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Runnisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Calacon misses with an uppercut.
Calacon loads up on a big right hand but Runnisto slips the punch.
Runnisto throws a big counter combination but Calacon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Calacon cracks Runnisto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Runnisto lands a nice looking body shot.
Runnisto blocks a jab.
Runnisto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. Calacon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runnisto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Runnisto throws a hook to the side of Calacon's head but Calacon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Calacon looks to throw the jab but Runnisto is out of range.
Runnisto lands a jab to the head.
Calacon throws a series of strikes that have Runnisto backpedaling.
Iikka Runnisto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Runnisto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Calacon throws a jab when Runnisto was well out of range.
Calacon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Runnisto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Calacon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Calacon feints a counter leg kick.
Calacon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Calacon wants to clinch.
Runnisto slips a straight right by Calacon.
Calacon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Calacon takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calacon cracks the inside of Runnisto's front leg.
Runnisto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Calacon.#T4#
Calacon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Calacon misses with an uppercut.
Calacon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Calacon throws a series of punches but Runnisto moves out of range.
Runnisto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Calacon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Calacon misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Runnisto misses.
Calacon is looking for the big counter here.
A leg kick checked by Runnisto.
Calacon looks to land a right hand but Runnisto moved out of range.
Runnisto throws a poor cross that misses
and Calacon counters with a stiff right hand.
Calacon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Runnisto scores with a hook to the body. Calacon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Calacon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Runnisto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Calacon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Runnisto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Runnisto slips a jab and a cross from Calacon.
Runnisto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Iikka Runnisto.
Well Runnisto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iikka Runnisto!

Event: CEC 648
Date: Mar 22, 2019

#R1#
Suleyman blocks a jab.
Calacon throws an off balance right hand
and Suleyman counters with a stiff right hand.
Calacon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Suleyman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Calacon.
A little jabbing left from Suleyman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Calacon misses with a hook.
Suleyman throws out a counter right but Calacon avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Calacon closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Calacon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Calacon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suleyman.
Suleyman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Calacon throws a jab but it's blocked by Suleyman.
Calacon missing with a left hand there. Suleyman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Calacon.
Conrad Calacon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calacon misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Suleyman avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Calacon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Suleyman can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick lands from Calacon.
Suleyman moves out of range of the strikes.
Suleyman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Calacon with a body shot.
Calacon lands with a good body shot.
Good work by Suleyman as he checks the leg kick.
Calacon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Suleyman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Calacon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Suleyman scores with a jab. Calacon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Suleyman staying out of range there.
Calacon throws a series of punches but Suleyman moves out of range.
Suleyman throws a shot from downtown. Calacon moves away and avoids it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Suleyman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Calacon.#T2#
A jab from Calacon misses.
Calacon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suleyman moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Suleyman! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Calacon misses the target.
Suleyman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Calacon cracks Suleyman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Calacon cracks the inside of Suleyman's front leg.
Calacon lands a head shot.
Suleyman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Calacon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Calacon misses with a few strikes there.
Calacon throws a hook to the side of Suleyman's head but Suleyman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Calacon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Calacon throws a combination that misses
and Suleyman counters with a one-two to the body.
Calacon ducks under a wild hook from Suleyman.
As Suleyman looks to move away, Calacon throws a big counter combo but Suleyman just gets out of the way.
Calacon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Suleyman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Calacon throws out the jab.
Suleyman staying out of range there.
Calacon throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Suleyman to counter with a crisp jab.
Suleyman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Suleyman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That kick from Suleyman tenderised Calacon's leg. Calacon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Suleyman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jab, jab by Calacon - just one landing.
Calacon throws a leg kick
and Suleyman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Calacon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed right hand from Calacon misses the target.
Suleyman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Calacon scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Calacon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Suleyman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Suleyman gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Suleyman tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Calacon is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Suleyman buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Suleyman!! Suleyman is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Calacon throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conrad Calacon!
Conrad Calacon thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEC 644
Date: Feb 27, 2019

#R1#
Garibaldi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Garibaldi closes the distance and pushes Calacon back into the cage.#BC2#
Calacon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garibaldi scores with a jab. Calacon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Garibaldi checks a low kick from Calacon.
Calacon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Garibaldi counters by moving into the clinch.
Garibaldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calacon's elbow.
Garibaldi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garibaldi can't find room to land a body shot as Calacon controls the action.
Garibaldi tries to throw a body punch but Calacon avoids it by throwing Garibaldi back against the cage.
Garibaldi tries to work over Calacon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garibaldi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Calacon to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garibaldi tries to pull guard but Calacon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Calacon breaks the clinch.
Conrad Calacon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calacon throws a hook but Garibaldi avoids it easily.
Calacon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Calacon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garibaldi circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garibaldi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garibaldi tried to counter with a leg kick but Calacon avoided it.#T1#
Garibaldi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Calacon. Calacon obviously looking to wear him down.
Calacon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Calacon wants to land a leg kick but Garibaldi is out of range.
Garibaldi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Garibaldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calacon.
Garibaldi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Garibaldi tries to move into range but Calacon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Garibaldi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Garibaldi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Calacon has time to react.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Garibaldi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calacon.
Garibaldi is looking to counter the offense by Calacon and move into the clinch.
Calacon takes one to the chin there.
Calacon throws a leg kick which misses Garibaldi's front leg but catches the back leg as Garibaldi tries to avoid it.
Calacon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garibaldi circles away quickly and effectively.
Calacon throws a nice looking combination but Garibaldi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Calacon misses with a looping right.
Calacon looks to land a right hand but Garibaldi moved out of range.
Calacon just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGaribaldi.
A big left from Calacon misses.
The fighters circling - Calacon throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Garibaldi darts in and clinches Calacon up against the cage.
Calacon has had enough of the clinch but Garibaldi keeps him there for the moment.
Garibaldi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Garibaldi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garibaldi misses with a body punch.
Garibaldi takes a shot to the head.
Calacon blocks a body shot from Garibaldi.
Calacon blocks a body shot from Garibaldi.
Calacon lands a nice uppercut.
Calacon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garibaldi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Calacon's efforts to push away.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garibaldi. #T3#
Garibaldi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garibaldi throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Calacon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Calacon takes a swing at Garibaldi's ribcage but misses.
Garibaldi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Calacon.
Calacon just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGaribaldi.
Garibaldi staying out of range there.
It looked like Garibaldi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Calacon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garibaldi.
A jab from Calacon does it's job there.
Calacon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Garibaldi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Calacon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Garibaldi finds it's target.#CL2#
Calacon moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Calacon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garibaldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garibaldi cracks Calacon with a nice body shot.
Garibaldi misses with a body punch.
Calacon blocks an uppercut.
Garibaldi pushes Calacon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Calacon tries to throw a body punch but Garibaldi avoids it by throwing Calacon back against the cage.
Garibaldi tries a body shot but Calacon blocks it.
Garibaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Calacon.
Garibaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Calacon controls his hands.
Garibaldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calacon tries a body shot but Garibaldi blocks it.
Garibaldi swings wildly with an uppercut but Calacon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garibaldi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garibaldi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Calacon's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Conrad Calacon will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Calacon falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Garibaldi to counter with a crisp jab.
Calacon tries to clinch but Garibaldi moves away
and Garibaldi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Calacon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garibaldi manages to avoid it.
Garibaldi throwing a counter right hand but Calacon manages to avoid it.
Garibaldi throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#
Calacon is rocked!
Garibaldi looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Garibaldi backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Calacon's temple! It sends Calacon violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Garibaldi celebrates and the doctors try to help Calacon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Michael Garibaldi!
A relieved looking Michael Garibaldi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: ABW 191 Reign - Grace
Date: Jan 17, 2019

#R1#
Blackblood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Calacon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blackblood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Calacon moves into range and clinches up with Blackblood.
Calacon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Blackblood throws a punch but it's blocked by Calacon.
Calacon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Calacon is trying to force a seperation but Blackblood has the dominant position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Calacon.#BC#
Calacon breaks the clinch.
Calacon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calacon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blackblood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Conrad Calacon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackblood blocks a jab.
Blackblood avoids the head kick by Calacon.
Blackblood now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Blackblood slips under a jab from Calacon.
Good standup being displayed there by Calacon as he connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Mace Blackblood has been cut.
A cross from Calacon lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calacon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Calacon misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Calacon closes the distance and clinches.
Calacon dodges an elbow strike from Blackblood.
Blackblood told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Blackblood tries to throw a body punch but Calacon avoids it by throwing Blackblood back against the cage.
Blackblood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Calacon backwards.
Blackblood can't find room to land a body shot as Calacon controls the action.
Blackblood tries to throw a body punch but Calacon avoids it by throwing Blackblood back against the cage. #BC#
Calacon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Calacon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Calacon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blackblood.
Calacon backing away here, and Blackblood unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Blackblood throws a front kick aimed at Calacon's knee but Calacon avoids it well.
Blackblood lands a body shot.
Calacon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blackblood manages to avoid it.
Calacon connects with the punch.
Blackblood throws a looping overhand right but Calacon ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Calacon throws a lazy right hand but Blackblood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Calacon misses the shot to the body.
Blackblood with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calacon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Calacon throws a low kick, looking for Blackblood's leg but Blackblood calmly moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Calacon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Calacon.
Calacon scores with a nice strike.
Calacon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blackblood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Calacon.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blackblood.
Calacon misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blackblood! But no joy.
Blackblood avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Calacon backing away here, and Blackblood unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Blackblood scores with a jab. Calacon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blackblood steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Calacon. That one must have hurt.
Calacon swings for the body but Blackblood moves out of range. #T3#
Blackblood takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Calacon misses.
Blackblood lands a right hook to the body.
Blackblood on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blackblood ducks under a wild hook from Calacon.
Calacon throws a poor cross that misses
and Blackblood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Calacon throws a hook but Blackblood blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Blackblood.
Blackblood looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Calacon throws an off balance right hand
and Blackblood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Calacon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Calacon.
Nice uppercut there from Blackblood.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Calacon as he connects with a hook.
Blackblood throws a hook to the side of Calacon's head but Calacon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blackblood shoots in looking for a takedown but Calacon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blackblood's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T4#
Blackblood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Conrad Calacon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blackblood jabs Calacon right on the nose. Calacon blinks but takes it well.
Calacon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Calacon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Calacon tries to clinch but Blackblood moves out of range.
Calacon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Calacon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blackblood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Calacon.
And Blackblood tries to counter it with a takedown but Calacon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jab from Calacon.#CUT#
That has opened up Mace Blackblood's cut even more.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Calacon scores with a sloppy right hand. Blackblood should have avoided that one. #ROC#
Blackblood is rocked!
Blackblood switches off momentarily and Calacon cracks him with a monster right hand! Blackblood topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Calacon dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Calacon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conrad Calacon!
Conrad Calacon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ABW 185 Arendse - Bamalog
Date: Dec 20, 2018

#R1#
Matazz misses with a body kick.
Matazz slips under a jab.
Calacon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Calacon looks to land a right hand but Matazz moved out of range.
Calacon throws a hook to the side of Matazz's head but Matazz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matazz moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Calacon moves into the clinch successfully.
Matazz is looking to break free of the clinch but Calacon has double underhooks.
Matazz is trying to break the clinch but Calacon has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Calacon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Calacon darts in and clinches Matazz up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Matazz's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Calacon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calacon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Matazz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Calacon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Calacon avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calacon takes a swing at Matazz's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Calacon misses the target. #T1#
Calacon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matazz manages to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Calacon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Matazz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calacon.
Matazz swings for the body but Calacon moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Calacon.
Calacon fakes the leg kick and cracks Matazz in the body.
Matazz lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Matazz tries to keep at a distance but Calacon has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Calacon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matazz slips a straight right by Calacon.
Calacon misses with a straight right.
Matazz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Calacon slips a jab and a cross from Matazz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matazz lands a leg kick that knocks Calacon off balance momentarily.
Matazz throws an overhand right that lands on Calacon's shoulder, as Calacon tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Calacon misses.
Matazz slips a jab and a cross from Calacon.
Matazz throws out a counter right but Calacon avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Matazz misses with a double jab.
Calacon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A left and a right from Matazz both land. Nice combination.
A head kick misses from Matazz.
Calacon swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Calacon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Calacon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Calacon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Calacon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matazz takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Matazz breaks from the clinch.
Conrad Calacon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calacon lands a head shot.
Calacon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC#
Matazz is rocked!
Matazz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matazz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matazz is still on wobbly legs! Can Calacon finish him?
Matazz misses with a leg kick
and Calacon counters with a leg kick.
Matazz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Calacon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matazz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Calacon.
Despite the aggression on Matazz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Calacon misses with a body shot. #T3#
Calacon takes a swing at Matazz's ribcage but misses.
Matazz seems to have recovered his senses.
Calacon swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Calacon gets a clinch.
Matazz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Calacon lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Matazz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Calacon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matazz.
Matazz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Calacon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matazz can pounce on him.
Calacon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matazz finds it's way round the side to connect with Calacon's head.
Calacon misses with a double jab
and Matazz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Calacon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Calacon throws a right hand that Matazz ducks under and follows up with a left that Matazz also avoids with ease.
Matazz dodges the punch combination from Calacon. #CL#
Calacon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matazz.
Calacon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matazz backwards. #BC#
Calacon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matazz fails to land with a series of punches.
Calacon lands a jab.
Matazz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Calacon throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on Matazz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Some wild striking there from Matazz.
Matazz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matazz slips a jab from Calacon.
Calacon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matazz's sensitive parts.
Matazz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Calacon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Calacon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Calacon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matazz misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Calacon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Calacon throws an uppercut from hell that sends Matazz clean off his feet! He's out cold! Calacon stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conrad Calacon!
Conrad Calacon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ABW 178 Arendse - O'Byrne II
Date: Nov 22, 2018

#R1#
Calacon lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Ludwig gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ludwig trying to land knees to the body.
Ludwig working aggressively here.
Calacon wants to break the clinch but can't.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ludwig takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Calacon presses Ludwig against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ludwig avoiding damage.
Calacon is trying to force a seperation but Ludwig has the dominant position.
Ludwig lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Calacon manages to break the clinch.
Calacon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ludwig is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calacon misses with a few strikes there.
Calacon tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Calacon is predictable there
and Ludwig counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A telegraphed right hand from Calacon misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Calacon. #T1#
Ludwig delivers a nice body kick.
Ludwig bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Calacon's corner calls for a 1-2. Calacon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Calacon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Calacon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice straight punches there by Calacon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Calacon.
Calacon lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
It looks like Sven Ludwig has been cut.
Conrad Calacon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ludwig uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Calacon.
Calacon throws a lazy right hand but Ludwig sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Calacon throws a sloppy head kick and Ludwig moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calacon misses with a low kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ludwig has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Calacon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ludwig. That one must have hurt.
Calacon stuffs the takedown attempt from Ludwig. Ludwig gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Calacon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ludwig throws a wild body kick that Calacon sees coming a mile off.
Calacon misses the shot to the body.
Ludwig wants to slow Calacon down by chopping away at his legs.
Calacon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ludwig jabs at Calacon's body.
Ludwig showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Calacon.
Ludwig turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Conrad Calacon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ludwig throws a body punch but Calacon moves out of range.
Calacon throwing a counter right hand but Ludwig manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Calacon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ludwig looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Ludwig misses with a body shot.
Ludwig cracks a nice hook into Calacon's ribs.
Ludwig avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Calacon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Calacon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ludwig makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Calacon really felt that one!
Calacon misses with a lunging right hand
and Ludwig counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Calacon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ludwig slips under a jab from Calacon.
Ludwig has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Calacon.#CL#
Calacon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ludwig, pushing him back against the cage.
Ludwig tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ludwig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Calacon throws a punch but it's blocked by Ludwig.
Calacon is trying to force a seperation but Ludwig has the dominant position.
Ludwig scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Calacon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Calacon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ludwig is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Calacon rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Calacon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calacon digs a right hand into Ludwig's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ludwig's gas tank.
Ludwig connects with a knee to the head.
Calacon blocks an uppercut.
Calacon tries to break the clinch but Ludwig is controlling the position.
Calacon managing to block the knees to the body from Ludwig. #BC#
Calacon manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Calacon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Calacon working hard to break the clinch.
Calacon tries to score a body lock takedown but Ludwig shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Calacon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Calacon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ludwig keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Calacon.
Ludwig uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calacon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Calacon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Ludwig's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ludwig dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Calacon misses with a low kick.
A jab from Calacon finds it's way through Ludwig's defenses.
Ludwig pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Calacon throwing a counter right hand but Ludwig manages to avoid it.
Conrad Calacon is winning the standup battle so far.
Good work by Calacon as he checks the leg kick.
Ludwig is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Calacon.#ROC#
Ludwig is rocked!
The fighters circle, before Calacon throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Ludwig's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Calacon lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Conrad Calacon!
Conrad Calacon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CCF 38
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1##CL#
Calacon clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
A short right from Sanchez on the inside.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Calacon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Calacon ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Calacon is looking to counter the offense by Sanchez and move into the clinch.
Calacon misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Calacon.
Calacon throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range. #TD2#
Sanchez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sanchez postures up in Calacon's guard and throws a big left but Calacon blocks it.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez trying to control but Calacon is working from the bottom.
Sanchez with a nice head shot there.
Sanchez stands and throws Calacon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calacon wants to control but Sanchez postures up.#T1#
Calacon stops Sanchez from passing to mount.
An elbow from Sanchez crashes against the mat. #SUB2#
Sanchez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sanchez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Calacon tries to bench press Sanchez off him but Sanchez keeps the position.
Sanchez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanchez throws a strike aimed at the side of Calacon's head but Calacon avoids it well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sanchez working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Calacon defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Sanchez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Calacon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sanchez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Calacon's coaches at Double XX have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2#
Sanchez in side control, throwing shots but Calacon defends.
Sanchez landing a few strikes.
Sanchez trying to control the position but Calacon is working away.
Sanchez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Calacon is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sanchez has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Calacon is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sanchez yanks on the arm and Calacon is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sanchez.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jesus Sanchez!
An out of breath Jesus Sanchez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EFA 87
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Strauss closes the distance and pushes Calacon back into the cage.#BC#
Calacon breaks from the clinch.
Strauss walks into a straight right hand from Calacon.#CUT#
It looks like Wilhelm Strauss has been cut.
Calacon lands a body shot.
Strauss takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circling - Strauss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Calacon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Calacon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Calacon just misses with a punch to the body.
Calacon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Conrad Calacon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calacon avoids the body shot from Strauss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss moves away from the strike by Calacon.
Strauss on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Calacon connects with a right hand. Strauss shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strauss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Calacon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Strauss. Strauss circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Strauss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calacon moves away.
Calacon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An inside leg kick lands from Strauss.
Strauss avoids the body shot from Calacon.
Strauss scores with a punch to the head.
Calacon swinging wildly here.
Strauss defending well as Calacon loads up on a big left hand.
Calacon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strauss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Calacon misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Calacon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Calacon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strauss.
Strauss with a hook.#T2#
Strauss cracks Calacon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Calacon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Strauss is looking to slow Calacon down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Calacon gets a clinch.
Strauss working aggressively here.
Strauss keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Calacon's efforts to push away.
Calacon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strauss digs a right hand into Calacon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Calacon's gas tank.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Calacon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Calacon controls the action.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Calacon breaks the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Strauss lands a shoulder strike.
Calacon working aggressively here.
Strauss swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Strauss tries to throw a body punch but Calacon avoids it by throwing Strauss back against the cage. #BC#
Calacon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Calacon throws a one two combo.
Calacon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Strauss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Calacon misses with a low kick.
Strauss slips under a jab from Calacon.
Strauss appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Strauss lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Strauss tries to clinch but Calacon moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Calacon.
Strauss has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Calacon misses with a hook. Strauss ducked under it nicely.
Calacon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Strauss's head backwards.
Calacon scores with a sloppy right hand. Strauss should have avoided that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Calacon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calacon lands with a cross.
Calacon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Calacon throws a series of punches but Strauss avoids them all with ease.
Strauss is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T4#
Calacon stuns Strauss with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Calacon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Strauss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Calacon cracks Strauss with a good jab.
Calacon lands an overhand right.
Calacon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strauss.
Strauss wants to counter with a clinch but Calacon pushes him away.
Calacon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Strauss tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Calacon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Calacon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Calacon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Calacon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strauss lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Calacon scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Calacon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Strauss's corner calls for a 1-2. Strauss obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wilhelm Strauss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Calacon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Strauss lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC2#
Calacon is rocked!
Calacon misses the jab.
Strauss with a jab.
Oh Calacon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strauss cracks Calacon with a left hook right on the temple and Calacon goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Strauss lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Calacon is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wilhelm Strauss!
During a confident post fight interview, Wilhelm Strauss thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: EFA 85 Punisher vs Andrei 2
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Jurmu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Calacon's sensitive parts.
Jurmu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jurmu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Calacon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jurmu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Calacon.
Calacon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jurmu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Calacon will feel that in the morning.
A leg kick checked by Calacon.
Jab, jab by Calacon - just one landing.
Jurmu connects with a jab.
Calacon moves in looking to clinch but Jurmu pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurmu defending well as Calacon loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Calacon misses.
Jurmu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jurmu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Calacon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jurmu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab from Jurmu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jurmu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Nice cross by Jurmu.
The crowd cheers as Jurmu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Calacon doesn't seem phased though.
Good work by Jurmu as he checks the leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Calacon.
Calacon throws a one two combo. #ROC2#
Jurmu is rocked!
Jurmu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oh Jurmu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jurmu tries to land a front kick but Calacon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Calacon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Calacon throws a head kick but Jurmu moves out of range.
A jab from Jurmu misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calacon misses with an uppercut
and Jurmu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Calacon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jurmu misses with a hook
and Calacon counters with a leg kick.
Jurmu seems to have got his legs back now.
Jurmu looks to score with a jab to the body but Calacon is just out of range.
Jurmu throws a jab when Calacon was well out of range.
Jurmu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calacon.
Nice straight punches there by Calacon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Calacon.
Jurmu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Calacon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Calacon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Calacon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jurmu's hands.
Jurmu throws a series of punches but Calacon moves out of range.
Jurmu works Calacon's body with a nice hook.
A low kick from Jurmu misses
and Calacon counters with a crisp right that sends Jurmu to the canvas! Calacon follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conrad Calacon!
A very excited looking Conrad Calacon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: EFA 84 Vermeulen Vs Murphy
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Calacon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Calacon connects with a leg kick. De Santos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #TD2#
De Santos drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
De Santos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no De Santos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Calacon struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
De Santos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Calacon struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
De Santos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB2#
De Santos goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Calacon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for De Santos but great work by Calacon.
Calacon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt De Santos will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
De Santos tries to bench press Calacon off him but Calacon keeps the position.
Calacon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down De Santos's shoulder. That is not cool.
Calacon working away.
De Santos tries to bench press Calacon off him but Calacon keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Calacon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
De Santos tries to improve position but can't.
Calacon taking a breather here.
De Santos tries to bench press Calacon off him but Calacon keeps the position. #T3#
A lull in the action here as Calacon stalls from top position.
Sloppy strikes there by Calacon.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
De Santos tries to buck Calacon off but Calacon is having none of it.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Calacon jabs De Santos right on the nose. De Santos blinks but takes it well.#TD2#
De Santos looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
De Santos wants to take a breather but Calacon is having none of it. #T4##SUB2#
De Santos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Calacon is looking for a sweep. De Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Santos is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
De Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Calacon is just riding it out for now. De Santos eventually gives up the hold.
De Santos is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Calacon dominated that round.
That's time! Calacon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
De Santos looking to score a takedown here. Calacon is defending well but De Santos drives through and ends up in Calacon's guard.#ES#
Calacon pushes De Santos off and gets back to his feet.
Calacon looks to land a combination but De Santos avoids it well. #TD2#
Calacon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows De Santos to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Calacon is looking to stand back up but De Santos counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Calacon. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calacon is not content to let De Santos control the position.#SUB2#
De Santos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Calacon is trying to stand up here but De Santos is controlling him well. #T1##SUB2#
De Santos is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Calacon as he works his way to full guard.
De Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Calacon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calacon pulls De Santos in close to his closed guard and prevents De Santos from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
De Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Calacon is keeping the position for now.
Calacon controls De Santos momentarily but De Santos frees himself.
De Santos is pushing down on Calacon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Calacon is fighting to maintain full guard but De Santos has managed to sneak the leg through.
De Santos works his way into full mount!
De Santos wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T3#
De Santos keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
De Santos goes for an armbar but Calacon turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Calacon.
Calacon postures up.
Calacon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Calacon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Santos on the ground.#T4#
Calacon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Calacon controlling from the top position.
Calacon looking to sit in guard and control but De Santos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
De Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Calacon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Roger De Santos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
De Santos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Calacon to score with a decent uppercut.
Calacon throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends De Santos stumbling backwards into the cage! De Santos bounces back off the cage towards Calacon, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Calacon lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Calacon celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Conrad Calacon!
After winning the bout, Conrad Calacon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Roger De Santos had this to say: 'He is a great fighter and a very good man and he won fair and square but I will be back soon for my fans!'.

Event: EFA 82 Trucks vs De Silva
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Calacon scoring well with a low kick there.
Calacon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Locke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Calacon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Locke lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL2#
Locke closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Calacon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Locke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Locke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Locke tries to clinch but Calacon is having none of it.
Calacon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A left lands for Calacon.
A low kick from Calacon misses
and Locke counters with a three punch combo that has Calacon backing up. Calacon nods at Locke to acknowledge the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Locke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Calacon with a nice cross.
Locke misses with a body kick.
Locke scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice jab there from Calacon.
Locke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Locke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC#
Locke is rocked!
Calacon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Calacon throws a hook but Locke avoids it easily.
Locke looks for the body kick but Calacon saw that one coming. #T1#
Locke throws a low kick, looking for Calacon's leg but Calacon calmly moves out of range.
Calacon throws a hook to the side of Locke's head but Locke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Calacon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Locke will feel that in the morning.
Locke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Locke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Locke looks to land a left hand but Calacon moved out of range nicely.
Locke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice straight punches there by Calacon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Calacon.
Calacon misses with a double jab
and Locke counters with a straight right hand.
Locke just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Calacon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Locke shoots in for a double leg but Calacon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Calacon is looking to clinch but Locke is avoiding it.
Locke walks into a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Locke. Calacon shrugs it off though.
Calacon lands a nice shot that snaps Locke's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Locke misses the jab.
Calacon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Locke.#T2#
Locke fails with the takedown.
Locke lands with a hook. Calacon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
No luck for Locke with that takedown attempt.
Conrad Calacon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mallador Locke.
Calacon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Locke throws out the jab.
Calacon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Calacon avoids the body shot from Locke.
We've been informed that Locke has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Calacon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Locke circles away quickly and effectively.
Calacon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Locke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Conrad Calacon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Locke has closed the distance and engaged Calacon in a clinch.
Locke is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Locke misses with a body punch.
Locke avoiding damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Locke stalling. #BC#
Calacon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Calacon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Locke.
Calacon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Locke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Calacon.
Calacon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Locke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Calacon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Locke.
Locke misses with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Locke. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Calacon misses the target.
It seemed like Locke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Locke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Locke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Calacon misses the jab.
Locke lands a jab-cross combination.
Calacon throws a body punch but Locke moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calacon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Locke misses its intended target. #T4#
Locke slips under a jab from Calacon.
Locke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Calacon.
Calacon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Calacon backs off Locke throws a huge counter combo but Calacon manages to avoid it all.
Calacon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Locke.
Calacon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A left lands for Calacon.
Calacon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Locke throws a counter combo.#KD#
Calacon drops Locke with a beautiful combination! Locke stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Calacon is looking for the KO!
Locke is still on wobbly legs! Can Calacon finish him?#CUT#
It looks like Mallador Locke has been cut.#CL#
Calacon instigates a clinch. #BC#
Calacon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Locke closes the distance and clinches up with Calacon, looking for a takedown. Locke pushes Calacon against the cage but Calacon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Calacon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Calacon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Calacon throws an uppercut from hell that sends Locke clean off his feet! He's out cold! Calacon stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conrad Calacon!
An out of breath Conrad Calacon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Mallador Locke was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back. Simple. I'll be back.'.

Event: EFA 77 Stebson vs Kerr
Date: Jun 22, 2018

#R1#
Calacon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Farmery staying out of range there.
Farmery has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Farmery tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Farmery changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Calacon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Farmery tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Farmery has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Farmery wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Calacon, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Farmery goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Calacon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Farmery but great work by Calacon.
Farmery is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Calacon tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
A lull in the action here as Calacon stalls from top position.
Farmery is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Farmery manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calacon wants to control but Farmery is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Farmery is trying to work for a kimura but Calacon is defending well.
Farmery stalling.
Calacon is looking to improve his position. #T3##SUB#
Farmery is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Farmery is trying to work for a kimura but Calacon is defending well.
Farmery not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Farmery thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Calacon's head.
Farmery thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Farmery has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Calacon defend it? Farmery steps over the head and cranks it - Calacon is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Farmery!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Philip Farmery!
A victorious Philip Farmery thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ABW 135 Arendse - Tektas
Date: May 31, 2018

#R1#
Blackblood shoots for a double leg takedown but Calacon sprawls well. He's pushed Blackblood's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Calacon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blackblood connects with a good right hand that stumbles Calacon. Calacon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Calacon lands with a straight right. Blackblood didn't see that one coming.
Calacon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackblood moves away.
Blackblood misses with a looping right.
As Blackblood looks to move away, Calacon throws a big counter combo but Blackblood just gets out of the way.
Calacon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Calacon wants it to stay on the feet.
Calacon lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Calacon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Calacon lands a jab to Blackblood's midsection.
Blackblood lands a nice shot that snaps Calacon's head back.
A jab from Calacon does it's job there.
Blackblood throws a poor cross that misses
and Calacon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Mace Blackblood has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calacon defending well as Blackblood loads up on a big left hand.
Calacon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blackblood tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blackblood looks to score with a jab to the body but Calacon is just out of range.
Calacon looks to land a right hand but Blackblood moved out of range.
Calacon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blackblood tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Calacon is looking to clinch.
Calacon misses with a looping left.
Blackblood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blackblood misses with a hook. Calacon ducked under it nicely.
Calacon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blackblood counters with a nice uppercut.
Blackblood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blackblood dips to his left and cracks Calacon with an uppercut!
Blackblood throws a jab but it's blocked by Calacon.
A solid leg kick lands there for Calacon.
Calacon scores with a kick to the body. #CL#
Calacon moves into range and clinches up with Blackblood.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Calacon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Blackblood fails to land.
Calacon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calacon scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calacon swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Calacon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Calacon.
Blackblood blocks a head kick by Calacon.
A nice side step and Blackblood releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fighters circling - Blackblood throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Calacon clinches up with Blackblood and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Calacon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Calacon throws a hook but Blackblood avoids it easily.
Blackblood steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Calacon.#CL2#
Blackblood has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short left from Calacon.
Blackblood scores with a hook to the body.
Calacon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blackblood backwards.
Calacon has had enough of the clinch but Blackblood keeps him there for the moment.
Blackblood lands an elbow inside. #BC#
Calacon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Conrad Calacon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calacon misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Blackblood counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Calacon keeping moving, preventing Blackblood from controlling successfully.
Blackblood scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Calacon wants to hit a switch here but Blackblood passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Calacon there!
Blackblood landing shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackblood fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
BOOM! Blackblood connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Calacon wants to control but Blackblood is having none of it.
Blackblood sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackblood throwing strikes here but Calacon is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Blackblood sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T4#
Blackblood landing strikes, looking to finish!
Blackblood landing strikes from the mount and Calacon is in trouble!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Calacon is trying to escape the mount.
Blackblood looking to finish Calacon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Calacon!#ROC2#
Calacon is rocked!
A nice elbow there by Blackblood.
Blackblood misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Blackblood throws some wild stikes that Calacon manages to avoid easily.
Blackblood has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blackblood landing shots from mount.
Oh Calacon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blackblood lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Calacon working to try and regain half guard.
Blackblood throwing strikes but Calacon recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Calacon has hold of Blackblood's hands but Blackblood slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mace Blackblood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mace Blackblood's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Calacon gets caught napping as Blackblood dives in and scores a takedown. Calacon manages to retain guard.
Calacon controlling the position.
Calacon seems to have got his legs back now.
Blackblood throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Calacon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blackblood postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Blackblood stays in close to Calacon's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blackblood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Calacon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Blackblood wants to control from the top but Calacon keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackblood slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Blackblood working away.
Blackblood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Calacon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Blackblood.
Blackblood lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Blackblood is looking to take a break and control but Calacon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blackblood lands an elbow.
Blackblood in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Blackblood working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Blackblood creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Calacon sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T2#
Blackblood creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Calacon sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Calacon's face as Blackblood controls the position.
Blackblood throws an elbow but Calacon slips to the side and avoids it well.
An elbow from Blackblood crashes against the mat.
Blackblood cracks Calacon with a big elbow.
Blackblood wants to control but Calacon is keeping him busy.
Calacon takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Calacon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Blackblood.
Calacon wants to control but Blackblood postures up.
Blackblood throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
Blackblood working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
An elbow from Blackblood crashes against the mat.
Blackblood scoring with punches from side control.
Calacon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blackblood in side control lands a decent elbow.
Blackblood in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Calacon takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Blackblood grinds an elbow into Calacon's temple.
Mace Blackblood has got the better of the ground game so far.
Calacon defending against the ground and pound.
Blackblood cracks Calacon with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Blackblood immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Calacon is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Blackblood!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mace Blackblood!
A very excited looking Mace Blackblood made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ABW 126 Fonseca - Arendse
Date: May 01, 2018

#R1#
Matazz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Matazz misses the shot to the body.
Calacon misses with a hook. Matazz ducked under it nicely.
Matazz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matazz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matazz throws an overhand right that lands on Calacon's shoulder, as Calacon tries to avoid the shot.
Calacon has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Matazz is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Calacon throws a leg kick but Matazz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Calacon avoids the body shot from Matazz.
Calacon throws a poor cross that misses
and Matazz counters with a good low kick that Calacon was not able to check.
Matazz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC2#
Matazz is rocked!
Matazz swinging wildly here.
Calacon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oh Matazz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Calacon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matazz seems to have got his legs back now.
Calacon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matazz throws the kick towards the body but Calacon avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Calacon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matazz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Calacon lands with a thumping leg kick.
A cross from Calacon lands.
Matazz looks to score with a jab to the body but Calacon is just out of range.#T1#
Matazz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Calacon's head.
Calacon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matazz manages to avoid it.
Calacon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Calacon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Matazz throws a looping overhand right but Calacon ducks down to avoid it.
Matazz defending well as Calacon loads up on a big left hand.
Calacon lands a nice shot to the body.
Calacon misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Calacon misses.
Conrad Calacon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calacon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matazz.
Calacon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matazz circles away quickly and effectively.
Calacon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matazz lands a really nice looking cross but Calacon seems unphased.
Calacon scores with a three punch combo!
Matazz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Calacon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matazz counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Calacon misses with a wild combination.
Matazz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Calacon throws a sloppy head kick and Matazz moves out of range easily.
Calacon lands a body shot.
Calacon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matazz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice body kick there by Matazz.
Calacon throws a series of punches but Matazz avoids them all with ease.
Matazz thuds his right hand into Calacon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Calacon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matazz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Calacon scrambles back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calacon. Matazz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Calacon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Calacon lands with a kick to the ribs.
Matazz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Calacon. #T3#
Nice jab there from Calacon.
Matazz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Calacon! But no joy.
Matazz throws a body shot but no joy.
Calacon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Calacon looks to throw a body kick
and Matazz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Calacon, right into the meat.
It looks like Matazz has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Calacon connects with a solid leg kick.
Calacon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matazz manages to avoid it.
Calacon lands a right hook to the body.
Nice cross by Matazz.
Calacon throws a body shot but no joy.
Matazz tests Calacon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calacon looks to land a body kick but Matazz moved away.
Matazz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Calacon.#T4#
Matazz thuds his right hand into Calacon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matazz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Calacon connects with a single shot there.
Matazz misses with a low kick.
Matazz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Matazz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matazz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Calacon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Matazz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Calacon at a distance.
Matazz is looking to slow Calacon down with leg kicks.
Matazz swings for the body but Calacon moves out of range.
Matazz with a jab.
Calacon connects with a right hand. Matazz shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matazz misses with a combination
and Calacon counters with a stiff right hand.
Matazz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good work by Matazz as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Razza Matazz will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Matazz throws out a loose jab but Calacon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Matazz.
Razza Matazz is winning the standup battle so far.
Calacon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Razza Matazz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Calacon loads up on a big right hand but Matazz slips the punch.
Calacon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Calacon throws out a loose jab but Matazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calacon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Matazz connects with a solid leg kick. #KD2#
Calacon sends Matazz crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Calacon is motioning to the referee to let Matazz up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matazz.
Calacon throws a series of punches but Matazz avoids them all with ease.
As Calacon looks to move away, Matazz throws a big counter combo but Calacon just gets out of the way.
Calacon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matazz.
Matazz swats away the attempt to clinch by Calacon.
Matazz blocks a jab.
Calacon misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Calacon slips a jab from Matazz.
Calacon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Matazz just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Calacon misses.
Calacon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Matazz.
Matazz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Calacon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Calacon wants to slow Matazz down by chopping away at his legs.
Matazz misses with an uppercut.
Calacon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Calacon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Calacon throws a right and a left that Matazz avoids nicely.
Calacon lands a jab to the nose.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calacon. Matazz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Calacon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matazz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Calacon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matazz throws a body kick that misses.
Calacon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Calacon missing with a left hand there. Matazz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matazz staying out of range there.
Calacon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matazz's head backwards.
Calacon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matazz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matazz.
Calacon loads up on a big right hand but Matazz slips the punch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Matazz.
Matazz lands a head kick. Calacon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Matazz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Calacon blocks a jab.
Calacon cracks Matazz with a good jab.
Calacon connects with a right hand. Matazz shakes it off.
Calacon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Calacon fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Matazz to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Matazz looks to clinch but Calacon throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Matazz taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Conrad Calacon!
Our winner, Conrad Calacon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ABW 120 Bear - Belov
Date: Apr 05, 2018

#R1#
Niedzwiedzinski fails to land with a series of punches.
Calacon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Niedzwiedzinski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Conrad Calacon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calacon throws a front kick aimed at Niedzwiedzinski's knee but Niedzwiedzinski avoids it well.
Niedzwiedzinski takes one on the button.
Nice defenses there by Calacon.
Niedzwiedzinski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Calacon circles away quickly and effectively.
Niedzwiedzinski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Calacon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Calacon counter with a right hand.
Calacon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Niedzwiedzinski.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Niedzwiedzinski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Calacon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Calacon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Calacon jabs Niedzwiedzinski right on the nose. Niedzwiedzinski blinks but takes it well.
Calacon drops Niedzwiedzinski with a big left hand! Niedzwiedzinski is injured, injured bad! Calacon jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conrad Calacon!
Conrad Calacon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ABW 107 Mumba - Uzo
Date: Feb 20, 2018

#R1#
Calacon lands a nice hook to Fujiwara's body. Fujiwara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fujiwara lands a nice looking body shot.
Fujiwara lands with a cross.
Calacon looks to score with a jab to the body but Fujiwara is just out of range.
Fujiwara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fujiwara on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Calacon throws an overhand right that lands on Fujiwara's shoulder, as Fujiwara tries to avoid the shot.
Fujiwara feints the counter takedown.
Fujiwara throws a lazy right hand but Calacon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Calacon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara throws a body shot but no joy.
Fujiwara gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Calacon looks to land a left hand but Fujiwara moved out of range nicely.
Fujiwara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Calacon closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Fujiwara counters with a shoot takedown. Calacon fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fujiwara makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Fujiwara working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Calacon's head.
Fujiwara postures up in Calacon's guard and throws a big left but Calacon blocks it.
Fujiwara missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fujiwara is looking to work some ground and pound but Calacon has wrist control.
Fujiwara throws an elbow that misses. Calacon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fujiwara's guard. Nice move by Calacon!#REVR#
Fujiwara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Calacon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fujiwara trying to keep a closed guard but Calacon is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Calacon trying to control but Fujiwara is working from the bottom.
Calacon stopping the sweep attempt from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Fujiwara working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fujiwara not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Calacon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Calacon gets full guard.
Fujiwara throwing strikes but missing.
Calacon keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully.
Calacon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3#
Fujiwara has a hand on Calacon's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Calacon takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Calacon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fujiwara is looking to escape.
Fujiwara is looking to improve his position but Calacon isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4#
Fujiwara is still trying to improve position.
Calacon controlling from mount.
Fujiwara tries to reverse the position but Calacon maintains control.
Calacon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fujiwara bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fujiwara throwing strikes from guard but Calacon blocks nicely.
Calacon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fujiwara wants to control from the top but Calacon keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yoshi Fujiwara will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Calacon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Conrad Calacon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calacon stuns Fujiwara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fujiwara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fujiwara throws a jab but it's blocked by Calacon.
Calacon throwing a counter right hand but Fujiwara manages to avoid it.
Calacon walks into a left hand.
Fujiwara works the jab nicely.
Calacon looks to score with a jab to the body but Fujiwara is just out of range.
Fujiwara throws out a counter right but Calacon avoids it with no problem.
Calacon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Calacon misses the shot to the body.
Calacon misses with a lunging right hand
and Fujiwara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Calacon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Calacon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fujiwara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Calacon thinking.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Calacon misses the shot to the body.
Fujiwara tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fujiwara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calacon. #T1#
Fujiwara lands with a shot to the body.
Calacon misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calacon. Fujiwara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Calacon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fujiwara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fujiwara fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Calacon leaves Fujiwara with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Conrad Calacon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Calacon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fujiwara at a distance.
Fujiwara shoots in for a takedown but Calacon shows good takedown defense.
Conrad Calacon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshi Fujiwara.#CL#
Calacon rushes Fujiwara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fujiwara is trying to push Calacon away but Calacon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Fujiwara is trying to break free.
Calacon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fujiwara is trying to push Calacon away but Calacon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fujiwara is trying to break the clinch but Calacon has him pressed against the cage.
Calacon misses with the head strike.
Calacon digs a right hand into Fujiwara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fujiwara's gas tank.
Fujiwara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Calacon stops a takedown attempt from Fujiwara. #BC2#
Fujiwara manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Calacon.
Fujiwara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Calacon misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Fujiwara counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calacon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fujiwara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Fujiwara makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Calacon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fujiwara is one step ahead there.
Fujiwara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fujiwara throws a big elbow that misses.
Fujiwara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fujiwara works over Calacon with some ground and pound from guard.
Fujiwara missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Calacon keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully.
Fujiwara has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fujiwara throwing strikes from guard but Calacon blocks nicely. #T4#
Fujiwara is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fujiwara throwing strikes from guard but Calacon blocks nicely.
Fujiwara wants to control from the top but Calacon keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fujiwara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Calacon keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fujiwara postures up in Calacon's guard and throws a big left but Calacon blocks it.
Fujiwara is looking to work some ground and pound but Calacon has wrist control.
Fujiwara throwing strikes from guard but Calacon blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yoshi Fujiwara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Calacon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Calacon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fujiwara moves away from the strike by Calacon.
Fujiwara looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fujiwara lands a nice looking body shot.
Calacon tries to clinch there but Fujiwara circles away.
Fujiwara looks for a takedown but Calacon sprawls well.
Nice jab there from Fujiwara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calacon throws a hook but Fujiwara avoids it easily.#CL#
Calacon moves into the clinch successfully.
Calacon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Calacon.
Fujiwara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fujiwara is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Calacon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Conrad Calacon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshi Fujiwara.
Fujiwara can't break the clinch.
Calacon misses with a punch on the inside.
Fujiwara pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fujiwara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fujiwara looking to stall.
Fujiwara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Conrad Calacon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Calacon keeps control of Fujiwara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fujiwara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calacon's elbow.
Calacon keeps control of Fujiwara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fujiwara can't break the clinch.
Calacon lands with a left to the head.
Calacon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Calacon.
Calacon prevents Fujiwara from breaking the clinch.
Fujiwara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fujiwara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Calacon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fujiwara's elbow.
Calacon lands a shot to the body.
Calacon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fujiwara wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T3#
Fujiwara is looking to control Calacon's arms but Calacon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fujiwara has his back to the cage.
Calacon throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Calacon.
Calacon throws a head punch that misses.
Fujiwara tries to break the clinch but Calacon is controlling the position.
Fujiwara tries to circle away but Calacon has him pinned against the cage.
Calacon prevents Fujiwara from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Fujiwara manages to break the clinch.
Fujiwara just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Calacon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fujiwara cracks a nice hook into Calacon's ribs.
Calacon wants to clinch up but Fujiwara keeps it at a distance.
Fujiwara looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fujiwara lands a jab to Calacon's midsection.
Yoshi Fujiwara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Calacon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fujiwara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fujiwara throws out a counter right but Calacon avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Calacon misses.
Calacon closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Fujiwara counters with a nice double leg into side control. Calacon won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calacon is not content to let Fujiwara control the position.
Calacon tries to buck Fujiwara off but Fujiwara is having none of it.
Fujiwara is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Calacon will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fujiwara is looking to take a break and control but Calacon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fujiwara advances nicely into full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Conrad Calacon.
I think Fujiwara has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Yoshi Fujiwara!

Event: ABW 95 Jones- Fujiwara
Date: Jan 04, 2018

#R1#
Calacon lands a really nice looking cross but Ludwig seems unphased. #CUT#
It looks like Sven Ludwig has been cut.
Ludwig takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ludwig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calacon was well out of range. Poor timing from Ludwig.
Calacon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ludwig.
Ludwig is looking to land body kicks.
Calacon throws a body kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ludwig.
Calacon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ludwig throws a body punch but Calacon moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludwig throws a leg kick but Calacon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Calacon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ludwig.
Ludwig moves away from the strike by Calacon.
A thudding body kick lands there by Calacon! #T1#
Calacon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ludwig manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Calacon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ludwig ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ludwig looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Calacon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Calacon looks to land a left hand but Ludwig moved out of range nicely.
Ludwig walks forward, straight into a front kick from Calacon.
Calacon misses with a wild body shot.
Ludwig replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Calacon blocks it well.
Calacon looks for the body kick but Ludwig saw that one coming.
Ludwig bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Ludwig fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Calacon, pushing him back against the cage.
Calacon is looking to control Ludwig's arms but Ludwig gets an underhook and turns him. Now Calacon has his back to the cage.
Calacon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Calacon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Calacon misses with a wild body shot.
Ludwig only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Calacon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Calacon blocks the body kick.
Calacon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good work by Calacon as he checks the leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calacon connects with a leg kick. Ludwig looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Calacon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ludwig throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Calacon connects with a solid leg kick.
Ludwig misses with a body shot.
Calacon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Calacon avoids a kick to the body.
Ludwig misses with a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Calacon misses its target.#T3#
Ludwig looks to land a body kick but Calacon moved away.
Calacon is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ludwig dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Calacon. That did some damage!
Calacon throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ludwig counters with an outside leg kick.
Ludwig uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calacon.
Conrad Calacon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A clash of legs there as Calacon blocks the low kick.
Ludwig takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Calacon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ludwig can pounce on him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ludwig!
Ludwig on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ludwig throws a chopping leg kick but Calacon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ludwig scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Ludwig swings for the body but Calacon moves out of range.
Calacon misses with a leg kick
and Ludwig counters with a nice body kick.
Calacon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calacon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Calacon misses with a hook.
Ludwig tries a quick counter leg kick but Calacon is wise to it.
Calacon throws a low kick but Ludwig moves out of range easily.
Ludwig only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Calacon throws a push kick but Ludwig slaps the foot to one side.
Ludwig on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Calacon thows a body kick. Ludwig tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Conrad Calacon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sven Ludwig's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ludwig.
Calacon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ludwig takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ludwig uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Calacon.
Ludwig is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Calacon with a body shot.
Calacon checks the leg kick.
Ludwig misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Calacon counters with a nice body shot.
Calacon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Calacon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ludwig.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ludwig shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ludwig showed some decent athleticism there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Calacon wants to control but Ludwig is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Ludwig landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ludwig wants to take a breather but Calacon is having none of it.
Ludwig thows a huge punch but Calacon dodges it nicely.
Ludwig trying to control from half guard but Calacon is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ludwig lands a nice short elbow.
Ludwig has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Calacon is trying is best to control the position here.
Ludwig working Calacon over with strikes.
Calacon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Ludwig slips a nice elbow through Calacon's hands, connecting with Calacon's forehead.
Ludwig throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Calacon to regain full guard.
Ludwig working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ludwig trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ludwig working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ludwig keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Calacon's head.
Ludwig postures up in Calacon's guard and throws a big left but Calacon blocks it.
Ludwig wants to control from the top but Calacon keeps moving.
Ludwig throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Ludwig pivots, looking for a leg kick but Calacon is out of range and Ludwig settles back down.
Calacon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ludwig let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ludwig misses with a body punch
and Calacon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Calacon.
Calacon throws a hook but Ludwig blocks it.
Calacon tries to bum rush Ludwig with a series of wild strikes but Ludwig uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ludwig. Calacon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ludwig misses with a low kick.
Conrad Calacon is winning the standup battle so far.
Ludwig lands with a good body shot.
Calacon looks to throw the jab but Ludwig is out of range. #CL2#
Ludwig rushes Calacon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Ludwig can't get the takedown.
Calacon blocking some punches.
Calacon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ludwig misses with a body punch.
Calacon tries a body shot but Ludwig blocks it.
Ludwig taking a breather.
Ludwig tries a knee to the head but Calacon blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Calacon. #BC2#
Ludwig escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ludwig fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Calacon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ludwig's head.
Calacon wants to land a leg kick but Ludwig is out of range.
Ludwig fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Calacon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ludwig looks to land a body kick but Calacon moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Ludwig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sven Ludwig's cut.
That's time! Calacon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Calacon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ludwig.#TD2#
Calacon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ludwig to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Calacon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ludwig.
Calacon managing to control the position.
Ludwig throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludwig trying to control the position from guard on top but Calacon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Calacon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ludwig throws a big right hand that misses.
Calacon has control of Ludwig's left arm, preventing Ludwig from doing any damage.
Ludwig keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Calacon's head.
Ludwig throwing strikes from guard but Calacon blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ludwig accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ludwig slips a jab and a cross from Calacon. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ludwig throws a hook but Calacon avoids it easily.
Ludwig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calacon moves away.
Calacon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ludwig only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Calacon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ludwig buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ludwig tries to work over Calacon's front leg with a kick but Calacon checks it.
As Ludwig tries to get set, Calacon tries to push him back and clinch up but Ludwig manages to avoid the attempt.
Ludwig misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calacon. Ludwig does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ludwig throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Calacon misses with a head kick.
Ludwig with the counter takedown but Calacon avoids it easily.
Ludwig fakes the leg kick and cracks Calacon in the body. #T3#
Ludwig throws a half hearted mid kick.
Calacon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Ludwig clinches.
Calacon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Calacon lands a body punch.
Calacon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ludwig's elbow.
Ludwig prevents a body shot from Calacon.
A bit of stalling here from Ludwig.
Calacon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ludwig has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Calacon after a bit of a struggle.
Ludwig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ludwig with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ludwig is looking to break free of the clinch but Calacon has double underhooks.
Calacon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Calacon fails to land. #T4##BC2#
Ludwig's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ludwig is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Calacon rather than just go for the knockout.
Ludwig tries to land a leg kick but Calacon saw it coming and moves away.
Calacon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ludwig.
Nice defenses there by Ludwig.
Ludwig looks for the body kick but Calacon saw that one coming.
Ludwig misses with a body shot
letting Calacon counter with a right hand.
Ludwig lands a leg kick that knocks Calacon off balance momentarily.
Ludwig shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Calacon is looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calacon misses with a hook to the body
and Ludwig counters with a straight right hand.
Ludwig moves out of range of the body kick from Calacon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ludwig misses with the body kick
and Calacon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Ludwig comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ludwig has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Ludwig!
A less than humble Sven Ludwig misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: ABW 85 Douglas - Dovlatov
Date: Nov 30, 2017

#R1#
Highchurch misses with a right hand
and Calacon counters with a body kick.
Calacon digs a good hook to Highchurch's body.
Highchurch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Calacon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Calacon.
Highchurch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Calacon. Calacon obviously looking to wear him down.
Calacon lands a nice looking body shot.
Highchurch looks winded!
Donk. Calacon catches Highchurch right on the button with a cross.
Calacon lands a nice looking body shot.
Calacon digs a good body shot into Highchurch's ribs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Calacon darts in and clinches Highchurch up against the cage.
Highchurch takes a shot to the head.
Calacon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Calacon struggles to land a body shot inside as Highchurch controls his hands.
Calacon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Calacon keeps control of Highchurch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Calacon blocks a body shot from Highchurch.
Calacon lands a shoulder strike.
Calacon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Calacon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Calacon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Highchurch's elbow.
Highchurch looking to slow down the pace here.
Highchurch tries a knee to the head but Calacon blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Calacon lands a body punch.
Calacon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Calacon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Highchurch has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Calacon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Calacon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Highchurch backwards.
Calacon taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Calacon scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Calacon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Highchurch trying to control the position but instead, Calacon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Highchurch into the cage.
Highchurch being controlled against the cage.
Calacon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Highchurch tries to break free but Calacon pushes him back against the cage.
Highchurch is trying to break the clinch but Calacon is controlling him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Highchurch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Calacon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Highchurch at a distance.
Calacon is looking to wear down Highchurch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice shot by Calacon.
Highchurch moves forwards but Calacon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Calacon lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Decent striking displayed by Calacon there.#CUT#
It looks like Merle Highchurch has been cut.
Calacon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Calacon scores with a hook to the body. Highchurch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Calacon digs a good hook to Highchurch's body.
Calacon lands with an overhand left.#ROC#
Highchurch is rocked!
Calacon lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Highchurch up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Calacon from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Highchurch's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conrad Calacon!

Event: ABW 76 Calacon - Jones II
Date: Oct 31, 2017

#R1#
Calacon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Calacon throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones is looking for the big counter here.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Calacon with a nice cross.
Good leg kick by Calacon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've been told by Calacon's head coaches at The Studio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Calacon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones . That did some damage!
Calacon misses with a leg kick
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Calacon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones .
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Calacon fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jones just manages to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones misses with a hook. Calacon ducked under it nicely.
Calacon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Calacon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big right from Calacon misses.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Calacon throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Calacon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Calacon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Calacon.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Calacon.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Calacon counters with a stiff right hand.
Calacon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Calacon is out of range.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Calacon.
Calacon throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT#
It looks like Colt Jones has been cut.
Calacon looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Calacon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Calacon tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Jones .
Calacon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Calacon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Calacon.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Calacon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones blocks a jab.
Calacon moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Calacon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Calacon misses with a straight left.
Calacon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A leg kick checked by Jones .
Calacon throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Calacon throws a shot to the body.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Calacon ducks down to avoid it.
Calacon throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.#T3#
Calacon just misses with a punch to the body.
Conrad Calacon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calacon misses with a low kick.
Calacon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Calacon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Calacon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Calacon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones .
Calacon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Calacon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones throws a right hand that Calacon ducks under and follows up with a left that Calacon also avoids with ease.
Calacon looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Calacon scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Calacon. That's going to slow Jones down.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Calacon throws out the jab.
Calacon throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Calacon backpedaling. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Calacon's head but Calacon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Jones clinches.
Calacon blocks a body shot from Jones .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones .
Jones wants to stall.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Calacon.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones prevents a body shot from Calacon.
Calacon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Calacon looking to stall.
Calacon lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones .
Jones is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Conrad Calacon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Colt Jones 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Calacon.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Calacon's shoulder, as Calacon tries to avoid the shot.
Calacon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Calacon looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Calacon misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Calacon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Calacon lands with a nice body punch.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones feints with a jab and clips Calacon right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Calacon is sent crashing into the canvas and Jones leaps in for the kill! Calacon tries to get to his feet but Jones is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Calacon is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colt Jones !
Colt Jones is the new middleweight champion!

Event: ABW 68 Calacon - Suleyman
Date: Oct 03, 2017

#R1#
Suleyman misses with an uppercut.
Calacon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Suleyman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Calacon.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Suleyman, right into the meat.
Calacon scores with a nice body kick.
Calacon scores with a kick to the midsection.
Calacon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Calacon.
Calacon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suleyman manages to avoid it.
Calacon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Suleyman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Calacon checks the leg kick.
Suleyman keeps Calacon at a distance using the push kick.
Suleyman misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suleyman thumps Calacon with a low kick.
Calacon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Suleyman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Calacon to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Calacon misses
and Suleyman counters with a stiff right hand.
Calacon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Suleyman misses with a kick to the body
and Calacon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Calacon misses with a right hand
and Suleyman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Calacon thinking.
Calacon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Suleyman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Suleyman misses with a hook. Calacon ducked under it nicely.
Suleyman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suleyman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suleyman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Calacon.
Suleyman throws a leg kick but Calacon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Suleyman throws a big shot that misses.
Suleyman looks to land a left hand but Calacon moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Calacon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Calacon throws a jab when Suleyman was well out of range.
Suleyman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Calacon with a body shot.
Suleyman slips a straight right by Calacon.
Suleyman throws out a counter right but Calacon avoids it with no problem.
Suleyman looks to score with a jab to the body but Calacon is just out of range.
Suleyman misses with a wild combination.
As Suleyman backs away, Calacon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Calacon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suleyman.
Calacon misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Suleyman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Suleyman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Calacon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Calacon is looking to counter punch.#T2#
A cross from Calacon lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calacon throws a big shot that misses.
Calacon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Calacon throws a lazy right hand but Suleyman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Suleyman throws a hook but Calacon avoids it easily.
Suleyman tries a low kick but Calacon avoids it.
Calacon throws out a loose jab but Suleyman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calacon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Suleyman. That did some damage!
Calacon throws a shot from downtown. Suleyman moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Calacon.
A big right from Suleyman misses.
Suleyman cracks a nice hook into Calacon's ribs.
Suleyman is looking to score with low kicks.
Calacon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Conrad Calacon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calacon is looking to slow Suleyman down with leg kicks.
Suleyman tries to land a front kick but Calacon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Calacon misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Suleyman misses.
Suleyman staying out of range there.
Suleyman gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Suleyman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Suleyman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Calacon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suleyman.
Suleyman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Calacon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Suleyman scrambles back to his feet.
Suleyman tries to land a leg kick but Calacon saw it coming and moves away.
Calacon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Suleyman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Suleyman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Calacon counters with a nice leg kick.
Suleyman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Suleyman blocks the leg kick.
Suleyman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Calacon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Calacon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Calacon scoring well with a low kick there.
Suleyman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Calacon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calacon throws an overhand right that lands on Suleyman's shoulder, as Suleyman tries to avoid the shot.
Suleyman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Calacon lands a high kick!
Suleyman misses with a low kick.
Suleyman moves out of range of the leg kick from Calacon.
Calacon moves away from the strike by Suleyman.
Calacon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Suleyman checks it well.
Calacon throws a looping overhand right but Suleyman ducks down to avoid it.
Suleyman throws out a loose jab but Calacon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suleyman lands a body shot.
Suleyman scores with a decent looking hook.
Suleyman just misses with a punch to the body.
Suleyman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Calacon there.
Suleyman defending well as Calacon loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Calacon misses with an uppercut.
Suleyman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Suleyman misses with a kick to the body
and Calacon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Suleyman misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Conrad Calacon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Calacon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suleyman.
Nice jab there from Calacon.
Suleyman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Calacon lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Good exchange - Suleyman coming out on top.
Suleyman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Calacon. Calacon obviously looking to wear him down.
Suleyman moves out of range of the strikes.
Calacon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Calacon throws a leg kick but Suleyman moved away.
Suleyman misses the shot to the body.
Suleyman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calacon moves away.
Calacon missing with a left hand there. Suleyman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch lands to the side of Suleyman 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC#
Suleyman is rocked!
Calacon circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Suleyman to the canvas! Suleyman doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Calacon keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conrad Calacon!
Conrad Calacon retains his middleweight title!

Event: ABW 59 Calacon - Ludwig
Date: Aug 31, 2017

#R1#
Calacon moves out of range as Ludwig throws a body kick.
Calacon lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Sven Ludwig has been cut.
Ludwig throws a front kick aimed at Calacon's knee but Calacon avoids it well.
Ludwig misses with a leg kick.
Calacon lands a nice shot that snaps Ludwig's head back.
Ludwig tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ludwig is looking to score with low kicks.
Calacon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ludwig shoots for a takedown but Calacon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Ludwig 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Calacon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ludwig moves away.
Calacon cracks Ludwig with an open hand slap.#ROC#
Ludwig is rocked!
Calacon cracks Ludwig with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Ludwig tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Calacon pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Ludwig is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conrad Calacon!
Conrad Calacon retains his middleweight title!

Event: ABW 50 Gold Edition
Date: Aug 03, 2017

#R1#
Calacon throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones wants to clinch up but Calacon keeps it at a distance.
Calacon was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Calacon tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Calacon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#
It looks like Colt Jones has been cut.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Calacon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones . That did some damage!
Calacon cracks the inside of Jones 's front leg.
Calacon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Calacon swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones .
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Calacon had a free shot at his head there.
A low kick from Calacon misses
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Calacon.
Calacon connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Calacon throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Calacon backs up against the cage.
Calacon tests Jones 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Calacon moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Jones misses.
Calacon misses with an uppercut.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Calacon makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jones really felt that one!
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Calacon throws a big shot that misses.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.
Calacon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Calacon lands with a kick to the ribs.
A swing and a miss from Calacon.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Calacon scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones lands with a right hand. #T3#
Calacon slips a jab and a cross from Jones .
Calacon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Calacon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Calacon loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Calacon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jones 's knee momentarily.
Jones wants to clinch.
Calacon swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Calacon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones .
Calacon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Jones throws a right and a left that Calacon avoids nicely.
Calacon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Calacon throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Calacon gets tackled into the cage by Jones . Jones maintains the clinch.
Calacon lands a body shot.
Calacon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
Calacon misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land. #BC2#
Calacon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones walks into a left hand. #CUT2#
Colt Jones 's cut is getting worse.
Jones is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Calacon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Calacon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Colt Jones 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jones tests Calacon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A left lands for Calacon.
Conrad Calacon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Calacon.
Calacon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calacon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice defenses there by Calacon.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Jones lands a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Calacon.
Calacon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Calacon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Calacon.
Calacon connects with a solid leg kick.
Calacon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones .
Calacon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones . That did some damage!
Jones throws a hook but Calacon avoids it easily.
Calacon misses with an uppercut
and Calacon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Calacon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Calacon in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Calacon cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#
Colt Jones 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Calacon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones .#T2#
Calacon misses with a kick to the body
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Calacon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calacon cracks the inside of Jones 's front leg.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Calacon moved out of range.
Calacon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones .
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Calacon.
Calacon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones looks to land a combination but Calacon avoids it well.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Calacon.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Jones takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Colt Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Calacon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Calacon makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jones really felt that one!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Calacon lands a nice shot that snaps Jones 's head back.
Calacon moves out of range of the strikes.
Calacon connects with a single shot there.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
A thudding body kick lands there by Calacon!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Jones lands a two punch combo.
Calacon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Calacon lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calacon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones misses the jab.
Calacon moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Calacon lands a jab to Jones 's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Conrad Calacon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Colt Jones 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Calacon misses with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Calacon.
Calacon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice shot by Calacon.
Calacon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones .
Jones misses with a double jab
and Calacon counters with a huge head kick that drops Jones ! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conrad Calacon!
Conrad Calacon is the new middleweight champion!

Event: ABW 37 Douglas - Nurmagomedov
Date: Jun 29, 2017

#R1#
Lahua takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Calacon throws a body kick that misses.
Lahua now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Calacon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the liver by Calacon. Beautiful body shot.
Lahua on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Conrad Calacon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calacon takes a swing at Lahua's ribcage but misses.
Lahua misses with a looping left.
Calacon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lahua throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Calacon's waist but Calacon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lahua off to one side.
Calacon scores with a leg kick.
Lahua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lahua has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Calacon.
Lahua misses with an uppercut. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lahua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calacon stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good body shot from Calacon. #T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The referee calls for Lahua to work.
Nice body punch from Calacon - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Calacon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Lahua.
Lahua drops down looking for an ankle pick but Calacon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Conrad Calacon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Calacon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lahua throws a lazy uppercut
and Calacon counters with a good low kick that Lahua was not able to check.
Lahua walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lahua misses with a hook.
A jab lands there for Calacon.
Calacon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Calacon instigates a clinch. #T2#
Calacon tries to throw a body punch but Lahua avoids it by throwing Calacon back against the cage.
Calacon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calacon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lahua looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lahua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Calacon avoiding damage as Lahua throws knees to the body.
Calacon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Conrad Calacon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malako Lahua.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Calacon.
A short right from Lahua on the inside.
Lahua is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Calacon is keeping busy.
Calacon scores with a hook to the body.
Calacon prevents a body shot from Lahua.
Lahua throws a punch but it's blocked by Calacon.
Lahua throws a punch but it's blocked by Calacon.
Lahua takes a shot to the head.
Lahua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calacon's elbow.
Lahua tries to stall but Calacon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Calacon slowing the pace effectively.
Calacon lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3##BC#
Calacon manages to break the clinch.
Lahua misses with a takedown attempt
and Calacon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Calacon, right into the meat.
Lahua throws a hook but Calacon avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Calacon.
Lahua misses with an uppercut.
Good leg kick by Calacon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Calacon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lahua misses with an uppercut. Calacon saw that one coming.
Calacon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lahua moves in looking to clinch but Calacon pushes him off.
Lahua throws a poor cross that misses
and Calacon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lahua takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lahua fails with the takedown
and Calacon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lahua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Calacon connects with a crisp jab.
Lahua might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Calacon throws a leg kick which misses Lahua's front leg but catches the back leg as Lahua tries to avoid it.
Calacon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lahua.
Lahua walks into a left hand.
A left and a right from Lahua both land. Nice combination.
Calacon dips to his left and cracks Lahua with an uppercut!
Calacon scores with a kick to the body.
Calacon lands a right hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Lahua. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lahua.
Lahua throws a poor cross that misses
and Calacon counters with a low kick, right behind Lahua 's knee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lahua. Calacon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Calacon.
Lahua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Calacon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Calacon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Calacon moves into range and clinches up with Lahua.#BC#
Calacon breaks from the clinch.
Lahua takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That kick from Calacon tenderised Lahua's leg. Lahua is trying to keep his angry face on.
Calacon lands a right hook to the body.
Lahua misses with a straight right.
Calacon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lahua throws a leg kick which misses Calacon's front leg but catches the back leg as Calacon tries to avoid it.
Calacon scores with a nice body kick.
Lahua looks to land a combination but Calacon avoids it well.
Calacon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lahua. Lahua circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calacon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Calacon.
Lahua shoots in looking for a takedown. Calacon tries to sprawl out of it but Lahua keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Calacon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Calacon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lahua misses with an uppercut.
Lahua gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Calacon lands a nice shot to the body.
Conrad Calacon is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut there from Calacon.
Lahua throws a hook to the side of Calacon's head but Calacon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Calacon jabs at Lahua's body.
Lahua lands a jab to the head.
Lahua misses with a straight left.
Lahua shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Calacon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lahua can do to turn this around?
Lahua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lahua throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Calacon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Calacon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Calacon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lahua has time to react.
Calacon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lahua.
Lahua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lahua walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Calacon scores with a nice right hand.
Calacon lands a slapping body shot.
Calacon cracks the inside of Lahua's front leg.
Calacon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Calacon lands a jab to Lahua's midsection.
Calacon lands the left hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Calacon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Calacon throws a shot to the body.
Lahua's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Lahua misses with a hook
and Calacon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Calacon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lahua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Calacon.
Calacon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Calacon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Calacon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Calacon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Calacon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lahua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Calacon works over Lahua's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calacon works the jab nicely.
Lahua takes one to the chin there.#ROC#
Lahua is rocked!
Lahua takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Calacon is looking to clinch.
A jab lands there for Lahua.
Lahua drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Calacon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Calacon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lahua fails with an attempt to clinch.
Calacon fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lahua just manages to avoid it.
Calacon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lahua is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lahua is still on wobbly legs! Can Calacon finish him?
Calacon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lahua shoots in looking for a takedown. Calacon tries to sprawl out of it but Lahua keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Calacon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lahua seems to have recovered his senses.
Conrad Calacon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malako Lahua.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Calacon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Calacon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Calacon scoring well with a low kick there.
Lahua on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Calacon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lahua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lahua looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lahua has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lahua takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice uppercut lands for Calacon. That snapped Lahua's head back.
Calacon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Calacon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lahua shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Calacon as he jumps to the side.
Calacon scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calacon scores with a jab to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Calacon there.
Lahua is trying desperately to land a takedown but Calacon is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lahua.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calacon lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Calacon blocks a jab.
Lahua throws a leg kick
and Calacon counters with a straight right hand.
Lahua lands a lovely overhand right.
An inside leg kick lands from Calacon.
Calacon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Calacon is looking to clinch but Lahua is avoiding it.
Lahua tries a quick counter leg kick but Calacon is wise to it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Calacon. Lahua shrugs it off though.
Calacon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lahua throws a lazy right hand but Calacon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lahua throws a series of punches but Calacon avoids them all with ease.
Good standup being displayed there by Calacon as he connects with a hook.
Calacon works the jab nicely.
Calacon ducks under a wild hook from Lahua.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Calacon.#T2#
Lahua has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Calacon.
Lahua misses with a hook.
Lahua is looking to chop away at Calacon's legs.
Lahua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calacon moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Calacon misses the target.
Calacon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lahua swings for the body but Calacon moves out of range.
Calacon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Calacon connects with a body shot.
Calacon wants to clinch up but Lahua keeps it at a distance.
Lahua doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Calacon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Calacon throws a shot to the body.
Lahua fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Calacon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lahua has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lahua throws a sloppy head kick and Calacon moves out of range easily.
Lahua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice jab there from Calacon. #T3#
Calacon lands a lovely overhand right.
Lahua shoots in for a takedown but Calacon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lahua swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lahua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Calacon scores with a leg kick.
Lahua scores with a crisp jab that stopped Calacon in his tracks.
Malako Lahua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left and a right from Calacon both land. Nice combination. #CL#
Calacon clinches.
Calacon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lahua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calacon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Calacon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Calacon as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Calacon lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Calacon.
Calacon digs a right hand into Lahua's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lahua's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Calacon.
Calacon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lahua has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Calacon.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Calacon lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Calacon manages to break the clinch.
Calacon lands with a shot to the body.
Lahua misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Calacon misses the target.
Lahua takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lahua misses with a low kick. #CL#
Calacon moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Calacon on the inside.
Calacon lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Lahua to his knees! Calacon keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conrad Calacon!

Event: Angry Birds War 13
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - The Eagle has eaten all the pies!
The Eagle trying to control the position but instead, Calacon has worked for underhooks and has pushed The Eagle into the cage.
The Eagle tries to break free but Calacon pushes him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Calacon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Calacon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Calacon cracks a nice hook into The Eagle's ribs.
Calacon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The Eagle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calacon digs a good hook to The Eagle's body.
Crunch! Calacon slams his shin into The Eagle's torso.
The Eagle looks winded!
Calacon lands with a straight right. The Eagle didn't see that one coming.
Calacon lands with a hook. The Eagle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Eagle misses with a takedown
and Calacon counters with a low kick, right behind The Eagle 's knee. #T1#
Calacon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Calacon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Calacon digs a good body shot into The Eagle's ribs.
Calacon digs a good body shot into The Eagle's ribs.
Calacon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Eagle takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Conrad Calacon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Calacon. Beautiful body shot.
Calacon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Calacon digs a good body shot into The Eagle's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Left hook, right uppercut from Calacon.
Calacon scoring well with a low kick there.
The Eagle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Calacon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#
The Eagle is rocked!
Calacon thumps The Eagle with a low kick.
The Eagle is still on wobbly legs! Can Calacon finish him?
Calacon darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! The Eagle's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Calacon before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conrad Calacon!

Event: Angry Birds War 5 - Punishment
Date: Apr 18, 2017

#R1#
Calacon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Calacon cracks a nice hook into Skinner's ribs.
Skinner shoots for a takedown but Calacon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Calacon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Skinner's calf.#TD2#
Skinner feints and as Calacon raises his hands in defense, Skinner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Calacon seems keen to control Skinner's posture.
Skinner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Calacon has momentary wrist control but Skinner slips an elbow through the middle.
Calacon keeping moving, preventing Skinner from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner throws a big right hand that misses.
Skinner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Skinner trying to control but Calacon is working from the bottom. #T1#
Calacon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Skinner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Skinner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Skinner trying to control the position from guard on top but Calacon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Calacon lands a body shot.
Skinner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Calacon circles away.
Calacon stuffs the takedown.
Conrad Calacon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Skinner.#T2#
Skinner misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Calacon to counter with a crisp jab.
Calacon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Skinner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Calacon closes the distance and clinches.
Calacon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skinner backwards. #BC#
Calacon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Calacon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Calacon lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skinner throws a leg kick that misses.
Skinner shoots in for a double leg but Calacon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Calacon tried to counter with a leg kick but Skinner avoided it.
Skinner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Calacon presses Skinner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Calacon.
Calacon scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Calacon.
Calacon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Calacon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Calacon lands a body shot.
Calacon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A right hand to the body from Calacon.
Skinner looks winded!
Nice body punch from Calacon - that landed with a thud.
Calacon lands a hook that snaps the head of Skinner backwards.
We've been informed that Skinner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Calacon lands a nice uppercut.
Calacon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Calacon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Calacon prevents a takedown attempt there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Calacon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skinner takes one on the button.#ROC#
Skinner is rocked!
Skinner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Skinner is still on wobbly legs! Can Calacon finish him?
Calacon fakes the body blow, causing Skinner to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Skinner goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conrad Calacon!

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